What is terrorism?

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Terrorism is:
  • the systematic use of terror, especially as a means of coercion.
  • has no legally binding criminal law definition
  • a political act
  • terrorist is not driven by personal desires or ambitions.
The nature of terrorism:
There are six basic components to all terrorism.
Terrorism is an intentional and rational act of violence to cause fear in the target audience or society for the purpose of changing behavior in that audience or society.
Pick out the 6 components. What are they?

What is the Purpose of terrorism? Watch the following video, take notes and then add your points to this page.

  • the goal of which is to make a change in society
  • cause fear
  • undermine individuals feelings of security
  • can strike anywhere at any time
  • no gender, age issue. Anyone is targeted
  • Terrorists see attacks as heroic
  • Goal of like is death- "Palestinian Authorities"
  • Use of children in terrorist attakcs attract media attention
  • gaining media attention is main purpose